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Embassy of Nigeria in Bern, Switzerland

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Embassy of Nigeria in Bern, Switzerland, located at Zieglerstrasse 45. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Nigeria, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Zieglerstrasse 45
    3007 Bern
    Switzerland

  • Telephone

    +41 31 384 2600

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Democracy Day is on Friday (in 2 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Bern: 1:17 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Zieglerstrasse 45, the embassy is near key landmarks like Kunstmuseum Bern and Federal Palace. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Nigeria in Bern, Switzerland

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Democracy Day: June 12 Flag of Nigeria
  • National Day: August 1 Flag of Switzerland / October 1 Flag of Nigeria
  • Christmas Day: December 25 Flag of Nigeria Flag of Switzerland
  • Boxing Day: December 26 Flag of Nigeria

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Nigeria in Bern, Switzerland:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Renunciation of citizenship
  • Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC)

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Swiss passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Nigeria.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Nigeria without a visa. The most common types of Nigeria visas are the following.

  • Transit visa
  • Business visa
  • Tourist / Visitors visa
  • Official / Diplomatic visa
  • Subject to Regularization (STR) visa
  • Temporary Work Permit (TWP)

Head of Mission

Baba M. Madugu, Ambassador

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Passport Services

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What is Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC)?

An Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) is issued to Nigerians to facilitate the applicant’s immediate one-way departure for Nigeria only. If you're outside of Nigeria and your passport has been lost, stolen, damaged, or expired and you don't have time to renew or replace your passport before you travel, you may apply for an Emergency Travel Certificate. ETC must be surrendered to the Immigration authorities at the port of entry.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Nigerian embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents for use in Nigeria or in foreign countries.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Switzerland

Besides Embassy of Nigeria in Bern, Switzerland, Nigeria also has 1 representation in the following city of Switzerland:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Nigeria in Switzerland

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Switzerland in Nigeria

Switzerland has 2 representations in the following cities:

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